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We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.
Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several … View moreWe have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.
Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several decades wool accounted for more than a third of New Zealand’s exports by value with the sheep population peaking at just over 70 million in 1982.
This number is significant when comparing it to New Zealand’s human population. By 2020, sheep numbers dropped to 26 million, following a decline in profitability compared to other types of farming, particularly dairying.
While also farmed for their meat, today’s article focuses on sheep wool and its environmental attributes.
Wool is a natural and renewable resource and as long as our beloved sheep are eating the tasty green pastures from New Zealand farms they will always produce wool. Wool has amazing properties that make it ideal for many applications from home textiles through to incontinence underwear.
At this point in time, cotton and synthetic fibres are the most commonly used and produced fibres globally, however their performance does not come close to wool, in particular the environmental benefits.
From wool to yarn: The wool clip (total yield of wool shorn during one season from the sheep) is sent to the scourers where the wool is cleaned and dried, and from there to a woollen spinner where the fibre is spun into yarn. The yarn is then sent on to the manufacturer of textile products where many different processes are involved.
The yarn is wound onto dye cones and dyed to the required colours. Next the yarn is warped onto beams. These warp beams are then threaded through the looms so that the weft yarn can run across the warp to create a woven fabric.
The fabric is then inspected and then washed and dried. Very few chemicals are used in the processing, typically only water and heat.
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The Building fund has reached $100897 with $2795 received in donations this week.
The working conditions in the Foodbank are improving due to the installation of two industrial dehumidifiers that are helping to reduce the air moisture levels that makes conditions more bearable for our … View moreThe Building fund has reached $100897 with $2795 received in donations this week.
The working conditions in the Foodbank are improving due to the installation of two industrial dehumidifiers that are helping to reduce the air moisture levels that makes conditions more bearable for our volunteers who keep the Foodbank service operating.
Please note we have set up a givealittle page as well as a direct link for donating on our website.
David Edwards (Chair)
Kapiti Community Foodbank
www.thekapitifoodbank.co.nz...
Photos:
David Edwards (Chair)
Pastor Adam and Anita White from Connect Church with Kerry Lovell (Foodbank Manager).
WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
"Hi there my name is Poe and I am a great pup looking for my forever home. I have not had the best start to life so would love a home that understands my quirks and is keen to help me through them. A home that has the patience and time to help me be the best … View moreWHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
"Hi there my name is Poe and I am a great pup looking for my forever home. I have not had the best start to life so would love a home that understands my quirks and is keen to help me through them. A home that has the patience and time to help me be the best companion I know I can be. I am super social so I could go a home with another playful dog that loves having a good tumble. I am not suited to a home with young children so would love a home with teenagers, who are keen to teach me new things and take me on adventures. Puppy school is something I am looking forward with my new family, learning things and making new friends. I do come with a medical waiver that my new home would need to be aware of. If you think you are the home for me please contact the canine team for more information."
250ml Granny's Black Stove Polish. Blackens Shines. Safe & Easy to use. Non-Poisonous Heat Resistant Rust Preventing Long Lasting MADE IN NEW ZEALAND, Price is each plus Freight.
Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?
Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L. … View moreIs your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?
Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L.
Offers available with your Resene DIY Card. If you don’t have a card you can sign up free in store or online
WHEN:- Sunday 8 August from 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
Great Community Market with stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
* Plants and Flowers
* Award winning Olive Oil
* Local Waikanae Honey
* Yummy Bakery … View moreWHEN:- Sunday 8 August from 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
Great Community Market with stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
* Plants and Flowers
* Award winning Olive Oil
* Local Waikanae Honey
* Yummy Bakery Biscuits including Keto and Gluten Free
* Unique Designer Clothing
* Crochet Toys
* Scented Candles
*Jewellery
* Pottery
* Homewares (Plump the Pillows and others)
* Funky Sox
* Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items and much much more.
Escape the house, peruse the various treasures, pick up a bargain or a gift then enjoy the rest of the day touring the many attractions and cafes.
Invite a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great community event. Support local!
Covid-19 Level 1 protocols will be in place
If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe.
The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a … View moreIf you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe.
The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney. Everything you need to know is at EQC’s site.
Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
Hey everyone,
Here is the updated native plant stock list for Winter 2021 at the nursery in Te Horo.
Now is the perfect time to get any plants in the ground with all this wet weather we're having. I am currently open to any landscape design requests and restoration projects you may have … View moreHey everyone,
Here is the updated native plant stock list for Winter 2021 at the nursery in Te Horo.
Now is the perfect time to get any plants in the ground with all this wet weather we're having. I am currently open to any landscape design requests and restoration projects you may have in mind with a free consultation.
The address is 115 Arcus Road, Te Horo.
Open weekends from 10am until 4pm.
( Can deliver upon request )
Thanks!
James ( 0272170705 )
Available now 🌱
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Acaena Pallida / $7
Acaena Novae- Zelandie / $5
Alectron Excelsus / Titoki / $10
Apodasmia Similis / $10 ( Sold Out )
Aristotelia Serrata / Wineberry $10
Arthropodium Cirratum / $7
Atriplex Cinerea / $8
Brachyglottis Greyi / $7
Brachygolttis Huntii / $15
Brachyglottis Leith Gold / $8
Brachyglottis Monroi / $7
Carex Comans Green / $7 ( Sold Out )
Carex Dissita / $7
Carex Flagellifera / $7 ( Sold Out )
Carex Frosted Curls / $7
Carex Testacea / $7
Carex Trifida / $7
Carmichaelia Stevensonii / $10
Carmichaelia Williamsii / $10
Colensoa Physoloides / Native Hydrangea / $8
Coastal Mahoe $15
Coprosma Autumnalis / $8
Coprosma Cappucino / $10
Coprosma Kirkii / $8
Coprosma Robusta / $8
Coprosma Taiko / $7
Coprosma Repens / $7
Coprosma Virescens / $7
Coprosma Yvonnes / $8
Cordyline Australis / $7
Corokia Gently’s Green / $8
Corokia Frosted Chocolate / $8
Corokia Sunsplash / $7
Cyperus Ustulatus / $7
Dacrycarpus Dacrydiodes / Kahikatea / $10
Dianella Nigra / $8
Dodonea Viscosa /Ake Ake /$8
Euphorbia Glauca / $8
Griselinia Littoralis / $8
Griselinia Lucida / $8 ( Sold Out )
Hebe Azure / $7
Hebe Brokiei / $10
Hebe Hulkeana / $10
Hebe Speciosa / $7
Hebe Traversii / $8
Hebe Waikera / $8
Hoheria Populnea / Lacebark / $10
Jovellena Sinclairii / $8 ( Sold Out )
Libertia Peregrinnans / $8
Metrosideros Excelsa / $10
Muehlenbeckia Astonii / $8 ( Sold Out )
Muehlenbeckia Complexa / $8
Myoporum Laetum / Ngaio / $8
Myoporum Laetum var Decumbens / Ngaio / $8
Olearia Albida / $8
Olearia Arborescens / $8
Olearia Paniculata / $8
Olearia Cheesemanii / $8
Olearia Solandri / $8
Olearia Traversii / $8
Ozothamnus Leptopyllus / Tauhini / $8
Parsonsia Hetrophylla / Native Jasmine / $10
Pimelia Prostrata / ( Sold Out )
Pittosporum Eugenioies / Lemonwood / $10
Poa Cita / $7
Psudowintera Colorata / Pepper Tree / $10
Phormium Tenax / Flax $7
Podocarpus Totara / $8
Sophora Microphylla / Kowhai / $10
Tecomanthe Speciosa / Three Kings Vine / $10
Tetragona Tetragonionoides / Native beach spinach / $8
Xeronema Callistemon / $10 ( Sold Out )
A lovely picture from Louise Thomas.
"Early evening ablutions at the Wellington Botanic Gardens yesterday. Tūī (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) catching the last of the afternoon light."
Hi there looking for an experienced builder for a small renovation. Removal of a 70's arch between the lounge and the dining and a smaller one between the dining and the kitchen.
Diagonal or square lath pattern. Pine H3.2 38x12
Custom built trellis and fencing service available
Used only once for about a week
Various lengths-18, 10.6, 5.5 x 2, 4.4, 3.7, 3.8 metres
$2/metre ( new price @ garden centre is $5/metre)
PM for further info
Construct a climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops and add the colour with Resene paint.
Find out how to create your own.
Award-winning theatre company Indian Ink comes to Kāpiti next week (12-14 August) with their powerful new play Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream.
This glorious production is inspired by Ernest Becker’s Pulitzer prize-winning Denial of Death, and the vibrant, life–filled chaos of … View moreAward-winning theatre company Indian Ink comes to Kāpiti next week (12-14 August) with their powerful new play Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream.
This glorious production is inspired by Ernest Becker’s Pulitzer prize-winning Denial of Death, and the vibrant, life–filled chaos of India’s most cosmopolitan city, Mumbai.
Jacob Rajan delivers a dazzling solo performance as he channels seven characters, weaving the afterlife and a dash of Bollywood disco into the real life mystery of India’s vanishing vultures.
Infused with serious laughter, exquisite puppetry and inspired sound design this show will blow your mind and melt your heart.
“To say this is a must see is an understatement” (NZ Herald)
The Raumati Scouts Midwinter Fair is on this Saturday! 9 am to 1 pm at our Scout Den, Tiromoana Road, Raumati South. Come along and support your local Scout group. There will be heaps of bargains and lots of nice things to eat!
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